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Conceptual Study – Published: January 28, 2010
Dynamic Geometry Enriches the Design of Curriculum Materials for Middle Secondary School Mathematics
Dr. Robyn Pierce and Dr. Kaye Stacey
ABSTRACT
This paper examines the role of Dynamic Geometry Software (DGS) in enriching the design of curriculum
materials for middle secondary school mathematics. It highlights how interactive visualisation,
construction, and manipulation of geometric figures foster students’ understanding of key mathematical
concepts. The study emphasizes how DGS supports conjecture, exploration, and reasoning, moving beyond rote
learning to deeper conceptual engagement. Design principles for integrating dynamic geometry into curriculum
tasks are discussed, with a focus on enhancing student motivation, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving
abilities. The authors argue that well-structured curriculum materials incorporating dynamic geometry
provide valuable opportunities for both students and teachers to experience mathematics as an active,
exploratory discipline.
Keywords:
Dynamic Geometry Software (DGS), Curriculum Design, Middle Secondary Mathematics, Geometric Reasoning,
Visualization, Conjecture and Proof, Mathematics Education.
This is an Open Access Research distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License
(www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and
reproduction in any Medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
How to cite this article: Pierce, R., & Stacey, K. (2010). Dynamic geometry enriches the design of
curriculum materials for middle secondary school mathematics. Indian Educational Researcher, 3(1),
18–28.
Received: December 10, 2009; Revision Received: January 10, 2010; Accepted:
January 28, 2010.
Responding Author: Dr. Robyn Pierce @ robyn@gmail.com
Article Overview: ISSN: 0974-2123 |
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